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N255 BFL

1996 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,613 mi
Last recorded191,613 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 BFL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 191,613 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge corroded + worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2015 189,195 miles

front to rear metal pipes have some corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2015 189,195 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear metal pipes have some corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2012 187,351 miles

exhuast has been modified to side exit, this is slightly louder than normal but not excessive

slight play in steering system

Pass 5 Sep 2011 173,868 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 160,449 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 148,811 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 136,979 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 136,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 125,824 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake inbalance 24%

Pass 22 Aug 2006 112,030 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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N255 BFL is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 129,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N255 BFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N255 BFL is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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